Yangsan

Yangsan (; ) is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea.

It borders Ulsan to the northeast, Gijang-gun and Geumjeong District in Busan to the southeast, Gimhae to the southwest, and Miryang to the northwest. City Hall is located in Nambu-dong, Yangsan.

Administrative divisions

Currently, Yangsan is made up of 1 Eup (administrative division), 4 Myeon (administrative division) and 8 Dong.

Name Hangul Hanja Subdivisions Mulgeum-eup 물금읍 勿禁邑 4 ri Dong-myeon 동면 東面 8 ri Sangbuk-myeon 상북면 上北面 9 ri Wondong-myeon 원동면 院東面 8 ri Habuk-myeon 하북면 下北面 8 ri Gangseo-dong 강서동 江西洞 3 dong Deokgye-dong 덕계동 德溪洞 2 dong Samseong-dong 삼성동 三城洞 4 dong Seochang-dong 서창동 西倉洞 3 dong Soju-dong 소주동 燒酒洞 3 dong Jungang-dong 중앙동 中央洞 5 dong Pyeongsan-dong 평산동 平山洞 1 dong

Flag According to the city's website, the flag of Yangsan depicts a "forward-looking city" which, like the magnolia, the city flower, "aims for a vibrant and hope-filled future in the 21st century".

The negative space in the center depicts the letter "Y" and represents the intersection of the Gyeongbu Expressway and Namhae Expressway within the city, while the blue depicts the letter "S" while representing the Yangsancheon Stream and the Nakdong River. The green symbolizes the "strong spirit of the Yangsan people", while the yellow represents hope or the future inspired by the sun.

Attractions Tongdosa Temple () Naewon Temple () Yangsan Tower () Yangsan Stadium () Eden Valley Ski Resort () Hongryong Falls Yangsan Wondong Plum Blossom Festival Imgyeong dae (임경대) PyeongSan bookstroe (평산책방)

Climate Yangsan has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) with very warm summers and cold winters.

Transportation

Rail Yangsan has two stations on the Gyeongbu Line: Mulgeum station () and Wondong station (). The nearest KTX stations are Ulsan station in Ulsan and Gupo station in Busan.

Subway Busan Subway Line 2 serves the city, with five stations currently operating: Yangsan Station, Namyangsan Station, Busan National University Yangsan Campus station, Jeungsan station and Hopo station. An additional station that will connect with the Yangsan Metro is currently under construction.

Yangsan Metro is under construction and is scheduled to open in 2024.

Bus The city of Yangsan is served by a local bus system. In addition to serving the city itself, there are long-distance local buses to Busan, as well as inter-city lines connecting to Ulsan, Changwon, Gyeongju, and several other cities.

Highways The Gyeongbu Expressway (#1) and the Jungang Expressway Branch Line (#551) run through the city of Yangsan.

In addition, National Route 35 bisects the city center.

Government and politics

Politics The city's mayor is Na Dong-yeon, a member of the People Power Party who was first elected in 2010. He was subsequently re-elected in 2014, 2022, and 2026, becoming the city's first four-term mayor.

Sister cities

Yurihonjō, Akita, Japan (Oct. 10, 1998) Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia (Nov. 8, 2010) Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal (June 23, 2023)

Notable people Winter, member of Aespa Kang Hye-won, member of Iz*One Yves, member of Loona Bae, member of Nmixx Ha Minwoo, member of ZE:A Exy, member of WJSN Yeon, member of Hearts2Hearts

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